If I had gold it would be yours. Kudos for all the wonderful backgrounds! Edited for spelling

r/zoombackgrounds/

I have a picture, but I don’t know how to leave it here without using a link. I can’t find anything online, but someone posted here a while ago and I saved it.

There's an excellent troy/abed video here, some general Community ones here, here's one w/ Abed (if you sit in front of him, it's the empty room), and I'm currently trying to figure out where the empty study room scene from this excellent P+R intro (second 2) is from. I think there are a few good shots from S06E05 with sufficient space in the middle for a person at the end of the episode.

You can put the courtroom of Royal Commission as background. That would be an awesome cosplay of Geoffrey Jackson.

Some post-apocalyptic scene with fire and ruined buildings and zombies and stuff would be cool.

What’s background vs you? Can you edit virtual meeting clothes over your PJs?

You should do one of the god awful paradise murals at the assembly halls. Extra creepy ��

Do it ��

Let's share your Zoom backgrounds you've used for online instruction and teaching. Feel free to also share your audience's reaction to your background(s)!

If you want, behr and west elm are offering free backgrounds for zoom... which is helpful because my apartment looks like shit!

https://www.mobilemarketer.com/news/behr-west-elm-design-virtual-backgrounds-for-zoom-amid-wfh-boom/574818/

Student here - I've taken to setting a rainforest as my background and placing my pet snake (a ball python) around my neck. Needless to say, it seems to brighten the mood of the class!

Here's mine

https://imgur.com/BoppIzc

I'm so dumb, I can't even change it to these awesome stock photos.

Step-by-Step Questions

Q1. What city are you based in or would you like the background to reflect?

Examples: Sydney, New York, London, Singapore

Q2. Would you like to include a recognizable element from that city in the background?

• a. Yes — include a subtle or blurred landmark (e.g., Sydney Opera House, NYC Central Park, London skyline)
• b. No — keep it generic and professional
• c. Unsure — suggest tasteful options based on the city

Q3. What type of wall or background texture should be featured?

Choose one or more:

• a. Vertical timber slats
• b. Horizontal timber slats
• c. Warm wood paneling
• d. Clean white render
• e. Textured white plaster
• f. Modern exposed brick
• g. Aged red brick in an open, old washed style
• h. Light concrete or polished cement
• i. Soft fabric acoustic panels (e.g., felt or linen)
• j. Light Scandinavian wood tones (pale birch or ash)
• k. Custom — please describe the wall style or inspiration

Q4. What lighting style do you prefer?

• a. Natural daylight (bright and fresh)
• b. Ambient evening (warm and soft)
• c. Soft morning light (cool, crisp tones)
• d. Golden hour glow (warm, dramatic backlight)
• e. Overcast / cloudy light (diffused, shadow-free)
• f. Mixed lighting (e.g., natural + soft artificial)
• g. Custom lighting (please describe)

Q5. Would you like any subtle decorative elements in the background?

Choose one or more, or none:

• a. Indoor plant(s) (e.g., potted plant, leafy green, cactus)
• b. Minimalist framed art or photography
• c. Wall shelves (empty or with simple decor)
• d. Floor or ceiling uplighting (soft glows only)
• e. Textured wall panels (non-logo feature design)
• f. Subtle architectural detail (e.g., alcove, wall recess)
• g. No decorative elements

Q6. Do you want a logo in the background?

• a. Yes
• b. No

If "Yes", continue below — and please upload your logo file (preferred: PNG or SVG)

Q7. Where should the logo be placed, and how should it appear?

Placement:

• a. Top left
• b. Top right

Style:

• c. Brushed metal
• d. Etched
• e. Embossed
• f. 3D render
• g. Other (please describe)

Q8. What maximum pixel width should the logo be?

(Image width = 3840 pixels)

• a. 768 pixels max (approx. 20%)
• b. 960 pixels max (approx. 25%)
• c. 1152 pixels max (approx. 30%)
• d. Provide a custom pixel width
• e. Generate all three for comparison

Instructions:
Ask each question one at a time. Wait for a clear answer before continuing. All multiple-choice questions are labeled (a, b, c…) for clarity and ease of use.

Overview

Design a 4K (3840x2160 pixels) virtual background suitable for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and NVIDIA Broadcast.

The background should reflect a clean, modern, and professional environment with soft natural lighting and a calming neutral palette (greys, whites, warm woods). The center area must remain visually clean so the speaker stays in focus. Do not include any visible floors, desks, chairs, or foreground clutter.

Architectural, decorative, and stylistic choices are to be defined using the questions below.

I actually had this problem myself working from home with three kids the background was always a mess so I started making my own backgrounds with my company logo. My clients noticed and wanted one for themselves so I made a website that turns your logo into a professional background https://www.brandwallpro.com

Pick your favourite: r/zoombackgrounds

I especially like this one.

https://assets.hyatt.com/content/dam/hyatt/hyattdam/images/2019/10/28/1349/Park-Hyatt-New-York-P601-Sky-Suite-Central-Park-View.jpg/Park-Hyatt-New-York-P601-Sky-Suite-Central-Park-View.16x9.jpg

The BBC empty sets collection

Made a folder myself of potential backgrounds. Then I find out the option doesn't work on my Chromebook.

I need that BBC background. Anyone have a tutorial? It's genius.

Kudos for your awesome zoom skills and humor ������

I like the laser background that just SCREAMS nineties school photo

The actual background

Saturns' Rings. I am an Astronomer though...

Hiroshima aftermath.

A picture of myself so I can mute myself, leave, and no one will know